Question 1

Gino is a popular boss and his staff "walk through walls" for him.What type of power does Gino possess?

Accepted Answer

A) reward 
B) legitimate 
C) expert 
D) coercive 
E) referent

Question 2

Sheila is a demanding boss who regularly requires employees to work overtime without pay "or else." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) harassment. 
B) workplace bullying. 
C) intimidation. 
D) political behaviour. 
E) reward power.

Question 3

Knowing the tasks and procedures necessary for carrying out a particular job gives an employee empowerment; they have a sense of meaning in their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Roy's product development committee has authority to make decisions about both tasks and procedures relating to the new product; the committee operates independently,based on company's values and mission.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) job context. 
B) job content. 
C) empowerment. 
D) dependency. 
E) referent power.

Question 5

Sexual harassment is a power abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the five ways managers can protect themselves and their employees from sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Ingmar appeals to your loyalty and friendship when asking you to edit his major paper for him; he is

Accepted Answer

A) making an inspirational appeal. 
B) using consultation tactics. 
C) using legitimating tactics. 
D) making a personal appeal. 
E) using ingratiation tactics.

Question 8

Yanni has been with the organization for 25 years; even though he hasn't been promoted,he is held in high regard by co-workers who ask for his ideas when trying to solve problems.It is agreed amongst his co-workers that "Yanni knows everything and everything around here!" Yanni possesses

Accepted Answer

A) no power. 
B) referent power. 
C) coercive power. 
D) expert power. 
E) legitimate power.

Question 9

Labour negotiators become less powerful during periods of labour strife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Legitimate political behaviour refers to actions that are specified in one's formal job description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

SCENARIO 8-2 Jerod is new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make a good impression on his co-workers and supervisor.He is on a three-month probationary status,and he knows that all of the office staff have a say in whether he is permanently hired.He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and is always doing nice things for him.Jerod makes sure that he associates with the "right" people and is constantly complimenting others about their good work.
-Refer to Scenario 8-2.Research on influence tactics would suggest Jerod should use "softer" tactics first.Softer tactics rely on

Accepted Answer

A) coercion. 
B) impression management. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) personal power. 
E) favours.

Question 12

When Akira,the team leader,says he has the authority and right to take extra supplies for his unit,he is

Accepted Answer

A) making a personal appeal. 
B) making an inspirational appeal. 
C) using consultation tactics. 
D) using ingratiation tactics. 
E) using legitimacy tactics.

Question 13

Identify and describe the five bases,or sources,of power generally used within organizations.Provide distinct examples for each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

When your organizational behaviour professor employs flattery prior to making a request,she/he is

Accepted Answer

A) making a personal appeal. 
B) making an inspirational appeal. 
C) using consultation tactics. 
D) using ingratiation tactics. 
E) using legitimating tactics.

Question 15

Donny is in the habit of offering his co-workers favours if they support him during staff meetings.This is known as an exchange tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

SCENARIO 8-2 Jerod is new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make a good impression on his co-workers and supervisor.He is on a three-month probationary status,and he knows that all of the office staff have a say in whether he is permanently hired.He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and is always doing nice things for him.Jerod makes sure that he associates with the "right" people and is constantly complimenting others about their good work.
-Refer to Scenario 8-2.Jerod was hired to a permanent position and continues to be popular in the company.Jerod has

Accepted Answer

A) persuasive personality. 
B) ingratiation. 
C) effective resources. 
D) political empowerment. 
E) political skill.

Question 17

Showing up to work earlier than your boss is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) conformity. 
B) self-promotion. 
C) ingratiation. 
D) enhancement. 
E) exemplification.

Question 18

Dependence upon you is decreased when the resource you control is

Accepted Answer

A) important. 
B) scarce. 
C) plentiful. 
D) in demand. 
E) insufficient.

Question 19

When Rico,from accounting,presents a large amount of data to make a logical argument for his budgeting proposal,the influence tactic he is utilizing

Accepted Answer

A) inspirational appeals. 
B) consultation tactics. 
C) rational persuasion. 
D) legitimating tactics. 
E) personal appeal.

Question 20

In which instance will dependence be absent?

Accepted Answer

A) having something that somebody wants 
B) being uncertain of selling one's product 
C) possessing specialized knowledge 
D) empowering and sharing power 
E) having a resource with no viable substitute

Exam 8: Power and Politics

Gino is a popular boss and his staff "walk through walls" for him.What type of power does Gino possess?

Sheila is a demanding boss who regularly requires employees to work overtime without pay "or else." This is an example of

Knowing the tasks and procedures necessary for carrying out a particular job gives an employee empowerment; they have a sense of meaning in their job.

Roy's product development committee has authority to make decisions about both tasks and procedures relating to the new product; the committee operates independently,based on company's values and mission.This is an example of

Sexual harassment is a power abuse.

Describe the five ways managers can protect themselves and their employees from sexual harassment.

Ingmar appeals to your loyalty and friendship when asking you to edit his major paper for him; he is

Yanni has been with the organization for 25 years; even though he hasn't been promoted,he is held in high regard by co-workers who ask for his ideas when trying to solve problems.It is agreed amongst his co-workers that "Yanni knows everything and everything around here!" Yanni possesses

Labour negotiators become less powerful during periods of labour strife.

Legitimate political behaviour refers to actions that are specified in one's formal job description.

When Akira,the team leader,says he has the authority and right to take extra supplies for his unit,he is

Identify and describe the five bases,or sources,of power generally used within organizations.Provide distinct examples for each.

When your organizational behaviour professor employs flattery prior to making a request,she/he is

Donny is in the habit of offering his co-workers favours if they support him during staff meetings.This is known as an exchange tactic.

Showing up to work earlier than your boss is an example of

Dependence upon you is decreased when the resource you control is

When Rico,from accounting,presents a large amount of data to make a logical argument for his budgeting proposal,the influence tactic he is utilizing

In which instance will dependence be absent?